Jean Murphy
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Research to find reputable window, door companiesOct 12, 2013 12:33 am - Homeowners shopping for replacement windows and doors need to do their homework before choosing someone to supply and install them, said Iver Johnson Sr., owner of Ameri...
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How to find peace of mind for the time you are awayOct 07, 2013 1:00 am - When you leave home for an extended period of time, it is not a simple matter of plugging in light timers, moderating the temperature (lower in the winter and warmer in ...
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Cabinet styles are changing in kitchens, bathsOct 05, 2013 12:22 am - When it comes to makeovers, bathrooms are currently “king,” said Jeff Pike, president and owner of ARA Cabinets 4U of Wheeling and Quality Cabinets 4 Less, an Internet c...
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Amish craftsmen excel in a variety of stylesSep 28, 2013 12:56 am - Rid yourself of any preconceived notions you may have about furniture that is made by the Amish. One thing is clear when you walk into any of Amish Furniture’s four Illi...
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Listing of the weekSep 21, 2013 12:39 am - This magnificent brick, stone and stucco home with a cedar-shake roof in the Braymore Hills of Inverness subdivision was built using the most modern methods of construct...
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Despite predictions, winter can be cozy with airtight ductsSep 21, 2013 12:19 am - The 197-year-old Farmers’ Almanac is a predicting a bitterly cold winter for two-thirds of the country and heavy snowfall in the Midwest, Great Lakes and New England. Wh...
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King’s Court ‘customizes’ its business planSep 14, 2013 1:00 am - One of the most respected and successful custom homebuilding companies in Naperville and surrounding communities got its start in a university classroom. When its founde...
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Listing of the weekSep 05, 2013 11:34 am - Escape to the forest without having to pitch a tent by moving into this one-of-a-kind cedar and brick home, tucked into the trees alongside a creek in Northwest suburban...
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Furniture makers seize upon changing timesAug 31, 2013 12:06 am - American-made furniture — particularly Amish-made bedroom sets — and beds with storage drawers are among the current trends in home furnishings. “Buying things that are ...
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Illinois seeing a delayed jump in prices, Realtor team saysAug 24, 2013 12:40 am - Residential real estate sales have been hot so far this year in the Carpentersville, Algonquin and Crystal Lake areas, said Hilda and Jennifer Jones, Realtors with Baird...